@Faysal_FreeGaza there are different ways of transliterating the name into the English alphabet; Koran is the Reuters style, not a mistake

KABUL (Reuters) – An Afghan calligrapher has worked for five years to create the world’s biggest Koran, a bid to show the world that Afghanistan’s rich cultural heritage and traditions have been damaged but not destroyed by 30 years of war.

The lavish book has pages 2.28 meters (90 inches) by 1.55 meters (61 inches) in size, and has been certified as the world’s largest by the Afghan ministry of Haj and Religious Affairs, according to the Kabul cultural centre that houses it.

Jan 16, 2012

@jeromestarkey its a civilian/contractor helicopter, not NATO one, ISAF say — no details on cause of crash or possible casualties

Having to sweep the snow off our satellite dish to stay online at Reuters’ Kabul office…but it looks beautiful

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"I moved to Afghanistan in late 2010 after nearly six years reporting from China, initially covering energy issues and more recently writing about political and general news. I have also worked in Spain and Britain."